Flask Text Uploader

This project is a simple Flask-based web application that allows users to upload text, which is saved as a temporary file on the server. Files are automatically deleted after 10 minutes to maintain a clean environment.

Features

• Upload and save text as .txt files.
• Automatically deletes files after 10 minutes.
• Responsive and user-friendly web interface.
• Simple and minimalistic design.

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Flask
• APScheduler

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/stigsec/flask-text-share.git
   cd flask-text-share

2. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install flask apscheduler

Usage

1. Run the application:

   python app.py

2. Open your web browser and navigate to:

   http://127.0.0.1:5003/
   

3. Enter your text in the textarea, upload it, and get a link to view the uploaded file.

Project Structure

.
├── app.py                # Main Flask application
├── templates/
│   ├── index.html        # Home page for uploading text
│   ├── upload_done.html  # Confirmation page after uploading text
├── files/                # Directory to store uploaded files
└── README.md             # Project README file

How It Works

1. Users enter their text into a textarea and submit it.
2. The text is saved as a .txt file with a random name in the files/ directory.
3. A job is scheduled to delete the file after 10 minutes using APScheduler.
4. Users can view the uploaded file via a unique link.

Customization

• File Expiry: Adjust the timedelta(minutes=10) value in app.py to change how long files are retained.
• File Storage Path: Modify the upload_dir variable in app.py to change the directory for saving files.
• Styling: Update the CSS styles in index.html and upload_done.html to customize the UI.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgments

• Flask documentation: https://flask.palletsprojects.com
• APScheduler documentation: https://apscheduler.readthedocs.io